What is it: A classic injection that “freezes” a specific tooth and surrounding tissues. You remain conscious, do not feel pain and can communicate with a doctor.

When used: In the treatment of caries, pulpitis, periodontitis, during tooth extraction and other standard procedures.

Advantages:

• Acts quickly and reliably.
• The patient is conscious.
• Recovery takes 1.5–3 hours.

What is it: A modern method of general anesthesia using the drug Sevoflurane. This is an inhalation anesthetic that is supplied through a mask along with oxygen. The patient is immersed in a deep medicated sleep, completely loses consciousness and pain sensitivity.

When used:

• For severe fear (dentophobia).
• For a large volume of treatment (5+ teeth in one visit).
• For complex surgical interventions (implantation, removal of wisdom teeth, bone grafting).
• For allergies to local anesthetics.
• For a pronounced gag reflex that interferes with treatment.
• For the treatment of children who cannot sit in a chair.

Advantages:

• The patient does not feel anything and does not remember the procedure procedures.
• The doctor can easily complete the entire amount of work in one visit.
• Quick and comfortable awakening.
• Carried out under the supervision of an anesthesiologist with monitoring of vital signs.

What is it: Another method of general anesthesia, but the drug Propofol is administered intravenously rather than through a mask. It is a well-studied short-acting anesthetic with a gentle awakening without nausea.

When used:

• For dental phobia (severe fear).
• For a large volume of treatment (several teeth at a time).
• For complex operations (implantation, removal of impacted teeth).
• For allergies to local anesthetics or inhalants anesthetics.
• For severe gag reflex.
• For patients for whom inhalation anesthesia is contraindicated.

Advantages:

• Instant falling asleep.
• Comfortable awakening - no nausea, dizziness.
• Precise control of the depth of anesthesia.
• Fast recovery after the procedure.